basic training

noun

: the initial period of training of a military recruit

Examples of basic training in a Sentence

Our son is in basic training.
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Representatives from Retriever Ridge Kennels will talk about how to select the right dog for your goals, basic training principals and what to expect for the first season with your dog. Arkansas Online, 29 July 2025 Hank is neutered, microchipped, knows basic training foundations, is up to date on vaccinations and now just needs a home and family to call his own. Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2025 Conscripts will first spend five months in basic training, followed by six months of operational service, plus additional lessons. James Brooks, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2025 This includes five months of basic training followed by six months of operational service, plus additional educational components. Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for basic training

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First Known Use

1914, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of basic training was in 1914

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“Basic training.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/basic%20training. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.

Kids Definition

basic training

noun
: the first part of training for a military recruit

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